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basic training

American  

noun

  1. Military. a period following a person's induction into the armed forces devoted to training in basic military comportment, duties, and combat skills.


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Despite having been in basic training only eight months, he knew what that meant, and dove for the floor.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

They are expected to get a few days of basic training every month, said Saeid Golkar, a Tennessee-based academic and a leading authority on Iran’s security services.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

One of the big takeaways of the Palisades and Eaton fires is county staff lacked basic training and a clear chain of command.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

For example, thousands of Ukrainian troops have come to Britain since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 for basic training.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

It was the first time he had been armed since basic training.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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